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> it cuts material costs and simplifies manufacturing How much does it reduce material and manufacturing costs? I don't expect an exact number, but more like 5

by mmooss 8mo ago

> it cuts material costs and simplifies manufacturing How much does it reduce material and manufacturing costs? I don't expect an exact number, but more like 5%? 50%?

Tade0 8mo ago
Definitely double digit percentage. Ballpark of 20-30%. The anode is typically made out of high purity graphite, so 99,9%+. Its production process is energy intensive and thus expensive.
jacquesm 8mo ago
A lot. The Anode is by far the most complex part of a Lithium Ion battery.